Mark Twain was a phenomenal writer; his writings should serve as guiding principles for us all. One of my high school English teachers browbeat us with this little biased “tidbit of wisdom” (her words, not mine). My life since Mrs. Smith’s class has been shaped by...
The majority of homeowners with a wood-burning stove or fireplace understand the need for an annual chimney cleaning and inspection. On the contrary, many don’t realize that their gas heating appliances—be it a furnace, boiler or even a hot water heater—also rely on a...
Water is an undeniably powerful force — given enough time, it can carve out canyons, cut right through mountains and wear down metal beams. So, of course, it can wreak havoc on a chimney system that’s open to the elements day after day, year after year, rainstorm...
Combustion takes place every time you light a fire in your fireplace; the mechanics of fire are at work in your chimney. It is here where oxygen, heat and fuel will collide and work to push heat inside your home and toxic elements out of it.
While rain is a good thing, if you have too much it can instead harm your home. If your chimney is leaky it can cause mold, which can overtime spread to the rest of your home. It is important that you have your yearly sweep and inspection to make sure that everything...
The Basics We all know about oxygen. Growing up it’s one of the first things we learn in science class. We know that it is what enables us to breathe and survive on earth, it’s what every living creature even plants and animals need to thrive and grow. Yet not much is...
Chimneys without liners easily succumb to damages and even fires. Protect your chimney with a liner and ensure safety in the home as well as energy efficiency.
If you’re in the market for someone to handle your chimney maintenance needs, we’d like to provide you with some questions you can ask them to ensure that you are getting the right people for the job.
We are always looking for ways to save energy, a valuable resource, especially when it comes to heating our homes. Increasing energy efficiency in your heating system always leads to less money, due to savings in heating costs. Recently, the Environmental Protection...
Why Spring Time Is the Right Time for Chimney Maintenance It’s spring-cleaning time—and that extends to your chimney and home heating appliance. Maybe it goes without saying but it’s of utmost importance to keep all parts of your fireplace or stove and chimney in...
